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hit or miss

[hit-er-mis] / ˈhɪt ərˈmɪs /
ADJECTIVE
marked by lack of care
Synonyms


hit-or-miss


Example Sentences

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Live-action remakes are a "hit or miss", says Ander Guerrero, an anime fan based in Spain.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Edmunds’ touch on his passes was hit or miss Saturday — Huntington Beach scoring the third-fewest points in pool play — but his power behind every throw kept the Oilers in every contest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

And Meghan, despite her very intentional regular mom persona, seems very hit or miss in that charm offensive.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

However, she feels that AI can sometimes be hit or miss.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

There's always a temp agency or consulting firm that can farm out someone, but it's hit or miss with temp hires, who typically don't really care.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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